Detroit mayoral primary: Mary Sheffield in the lead as battle for second place intensifies

August 1st, 20250 DETROIT – Among the nine candidates vying to succeed Mayor Mike Duggan, City Council President Mary Sheffield stands out as the clear frontrunner in the August 5 primary election. The race will narrow the field to just two finalists who will advance to the November 4 general election. Sheffield’s strong lead is evident through her...

Televised debate brings together top candidates in Detroit mayoral race

June 20th, 20250 DETROIT – On Monday, a televised debate brought together the top four contenders in the race for mayor of Detroit, ahead of the city’s August 5 primary election. Hosted by WDIV Channel 4, the event was held at the Valade Jazz Center at Wayne State University and featured the highest-polling candidates from a field of nine, vying to...

James Craig joins crowded race to succeed Mike Duggan as Detroit mayor

March 15th, 20250 DETROIT – Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig has entered the increasingly crowded race for mayor of Michigan's largest city, positioning himself as a Republican aligned with President Trump, despite the nonpartisan nature of the election. Craig announced his candidacy on Wednesday, March 12, at Executive Cuts, a Black-owned...